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Patent GB-2186316-A (GB)
Title: Scaffold fitting
Inventor: COLLINS MICHAEL
IPC: E04G7/14
Filed: 1986-02-08
Abstract: The head bar (28) of a T-form end portion of a tube-clamping flap (24) of a swivel coupler is retained in a well (30) of a body part (10) of the fitting to provide a pivoted coupling of the flap to the body part. From the head bar (28) the flap extends through an elongate eye (34) in the body part to pass over a tube-supporting saddle (16). The fitting is assembled by passing the head bar (28) down through the eye (34) into the well (30) and then rotating the flap until the head bar is aligned generally in parallel with the saddle and transversely of the eye. A blob of weld (36) is then deposited on to the body within the well, adjacent to the saddle end of the eye, to prevent sufficient rotation of the flap for withdrawal of the head bar back up through the eye. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188028-A (GB)
Title: Electronic identification ear implant
Inventor: O'BRIEN HUGH
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 1986-03-17
Abstract: An electronic ear implant for identification of wild and domestic animals is inserted under the skin of the ear with a syringe. It is held in place by between 10 and 500 spines to prevent removal. The implant comprises a metal, plastics, or silicone rubber tube housing a battery A, a radio-controlled switching timing device B, and a coded information electronic component connected to a short range transmitter C. When activated by an external radio frequency, the device is switched on and will transmit coded information indicating the herd number, individual animal number, year of birth and sex of animal. The information held within the implant will be transmitted up to 3 metres, for a duration of between 5 and 20 seconds, after which time the device will switch off. The timing device will then remain in an off- mode until reactivated by the external radio frequency. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178094-A (GB)
Title: Portable barrier
Inventor: PUGH WILLIAM HAROLD
IPC: E01F13/12
Filed: 1986-06-06
Abstract: A barrier has a plurality of V-shaped members (5) pivotally mounted on a base (2). A barricade (9) is connected to the members (5) and a vehicle striking the barricade (9) causes the members (5) to pivot an axle (4) so that one end (8) of each member (5) is raised so as to strike the vehicle, whilst the other end (21) descends to dig into the ground on which the barrier rests. This prevents the vehicle pushing the barrier, so arresting its movement. Spikes (13) may be provided on the base (2), usually covered by a fracturable cover (14), to further engage the vehicle. A plurality of such barriers may be connected together by ropes (30,32) to form an elongate obstacle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in roof tiles
Inventor: SARGEANT PAUL ROGER
IPC: E04D1/04
Filed: 1986-07-24
Abstract: A concrete roof tile is generally rectangular in plan view and includes underlying and overlying side lock portions 12, 18 at opposed edges thereof. The underlying side lock portion 12 is cut-away at the lower end of the tile so that, in use, the lower end portion of the tile may lie over the upper surfaces of adjacent tiles down the roof. The upper surface of the tile is convexly curved so that when viewed from the lower end 16 of the tile, the lower end portion of the tile appears thinner than a central portion of the tile. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178525-A (GB)
Title: Gas hobs
Inventor: RATCLIFFE ROY
IPC: F24C3/08
Filed: 1986-07-25
Abstract: A gas hob is formed from two shallow metal trays 1,6 disposed one within the other with the burner tubes 17 disposed between the trays and entering the sides of the burners 18, and the tops 19 of the burners as well as the tops of the pan supports 21 being lower than the edges of the tray assembly 1,6, and a hinged cover plate 22 having a closed position in which it extends across the open top of the hob with its top surface approximately level with the edges of the tray assembly. With this construction the hob can be constructed with an overall height of less than 65mm so that with the cover plate closed its surface is substantially flush with the top of a surrounding work surface, whilst allowing room beneath the work surface for a drawer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195254-A (GB)
Title: Massage device
Inventor: SHIELDS WILLIAM JAMES SUMMERHI
IPC: A61H15/00
Filed: 1986-09-24
Abstract: A foot massage machine incorporating independently sprung rolls (2) which are driven through a cam (7) and crankshaft (24) system to give a massaging effect which is transmitted to the foot by means of a flexible sheet (22). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184787-A (GB)
Title: Starter device for i.c. engines
Inventor: DONGHI TERESIO
IPC: F02N15/04
Filed: 1986-12-22
Abstract: A starter device comprises an electric motor 2 the shaft 2a of which is coupled to a drive shaft 4 carrying a pinion A through a reduction unit 5, e.g. an epicyclic reduction unit, which is preassembled in a housing 10, 11 (Fig. 3) having a first inlet aperture 10a for insertion of one end of the drive shaft 4 and a second inlet aperture 11a for insertion of one end of the shaft 2a of the electric motor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185436-A (GB)
Title: Mitre cutting cramp
Inventor: CUNNICK ALAN
IPC: B27G5/02
Filed: 1987-01-22
Abstract: The cramp is for cutting a mitred corner in a pair of workpieces 23,24 (such as timber strips). The workpieces are supported by a pair of angled arms 21,22 arranged to engage corresponding faces to the workpieces. The arms are either fixed or, preferably, pivotal, and are set, spaced apart, at a predetermined angle corresponding to the included angle to be created at the mitred corner between the workpieces; at least one of the arms is provided with a workpiece clamp 27, 29. The cramp further has a guide 30,31 for guiding a workpiece cutting member (such as a saw blade); the cutting member acts along a line traversing the end of the first workpiece, a gap between the two workpiece, and the end of the second workpiece (that is, the two workpieces are separated in such a way that the ends overlap and errors in the alignment in cutting one are compensated by corresponding errors in the reverse sense on the other workpiece). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185803-A (GB)
Title: Steam boiler
Inventor: ALEEM-UDDIN MUSTAFA
IPC: F22B23/04
Filed: 1987-01-28
Abstract: A boiler 10 comprises an outer jacket 12 capable of being exposed to a source of heat e.g. the flue gasses of a furnace, and, within the jacket and spaced away from the walls thereof a chamber 14 having porous walls 18. The jacket and the chamber are preferably formed as concentric tubes having one end blanked off with an end cap 20. Liquid, for example water, is fed from within the chamber 14 and percolates through the porous walls 18 where it evaporates at the surface thereof exposed to the heated outer jacket 12. Steam is collected from the gap 16 between the two. In normal operation, at no time does liquid water come in contact with the heated surface of the outer jacket 12. Thus, heat transfer is not reduced by an oxide or vapour layer building up on the inner surface of the jacket 12 and the boiler may be placed in the flaming region of a furnace without quenching occurring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190969-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic connector
Inventor: HUGHES JR EDWARD W
IPC: F16L37/00
Filed: 1987-03-24
Abstract: A hydraulic connector for use in conducting hydraulic fluid between a source and an undersea hydraulically operable device includes a body B fixed on the undersea device and having a through bore 30 to receive a stinger 5 which may be carried by a diver or a remotely operated vehicle. The stinger comprises a tapering noze portion and cylindrical body portions 34 and 35 separated by a reduced diameter portion affording an annular recess 38 connected with the hydraulic fluid source. The portions 34 and 35 are sized to fit closely in the bore 30 and carry sealing rings 37. A conduit 33 connects with the bore 30 in the region which coincides with the recess 38 when the stinger is fully inserted in the bore. The connection utilising the connector described is easily and reliably made and broken but is not liable to come adrift unintentionally as a result of the pressure of the pressure of the hydraulic fluid, since hydraulic forces on the connector are balanced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195662-A (GB)
Title: Production of metal spray deposits
Inventor: COOMBS JEFFREY STUART
IPC: C23C4/12
Filed: 1986-11-12
Abstract: A method of forming a deposit in which a spray of gas atomized molten metal or metal alloy is generated and directed at a substrate. The substrate is rotated about an axis of rotation and a controlled amount of heat is extracted from the molten metal or metal alloy in flight and/or on deposition. The spray is oscillated relative to the substrate, preferably along the axis of the substrate. The substrate is moved in axial direction during deposition for continuous production of tubular deposits involving a single pass.
Patent GB-2206737-A (GB)
Title: Switch
Inventor: OHASHI KEIICHI
IPC: F21V23/04
Filed: 1987-07-10
Abstract: A switch, especially for a portable flashlight, is operated by a shaft 12, successive depression of which alternately opens and closes the switch contacts (3, 4; Fig. 1). As described, the shaft has an upper part carrying projections 14t and a lower part carrying projections 14b. Depression of shaft 12 causes projections 14t to push projections 14b downwards so that the lower part of the shaft closes the switch contacts. Projections 14b slide in a first set of slots 13. On clearing the bottom of these slots, the projections 14b rotate slightly so that when shaft 12 is released, a spring 15 pushes projections 14b upwards but into a second, shorter set of slots which arrest their movement. When shaft 12 is depressed again, projections 14b move into the first set of slots, so that on release of shaft 12, full upward movement of projections 14b is possible, and the switch contacts spring open. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194915-A (GB)
Title: Induction welding of plastics components
Inventor: FEENEY JOHN ROBERT
IPC: B29C65/36
Filed: 1987-07-16
Abstract: A method of joining a first thermoplastics component 1 with a tapering spigot 4 to a second component 2 with a socket 4' in which the spigot 4 locates comprises providing an inductively heatable openwork material 7 between the spigot and the socket, and then inductively heating this openwork material, e.g. by a coil 8. The inductive heating causes fusion of the thermoplastics material at the joint faces of the two components. The fused plastics enters the interstices of the openwork material, and, after solidification, provides a strong joint between the two components. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209681-A (GB)
Title: Cues
Inventor: KUO KUO-LIANG
IPC: A63D15/08
Filed: 1987-09-10
Abstract: A cue includes a wooden posterior portion 20 and an anterior portion 10 made of a foamed core and a fibre reinforced plastics shell. The resulting cue has the desirable striking characteristics of wood as well as the greater strength and increased temperature and moisture resistance of plastics. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198743-A (GB)
Title: Ferroelectric smectic liquid crystal mixtures containing terphenyls
Inventor: RAYNES EDWARD PETER
IPC: C09K19/12
Filed: 1987-11-05
Abstract: Ferroelectric smectic liquid crystal materials, being a mixture of compounds and containing at least one terphenyl of formula I:   <IMAGE> where R1 is H, R or RO; R2 is H, R', OR', COOR', OOCR'; R and R' being C1-12 alkyl; one of X and Y being F, the other F or H, together with an optically active compound compatible with smectic phases. These materials may be used in electro- optical display devices.
Patent GB-2212758-A (GB)
Title: Personalised form package
Inventor: DIGBY ROGER K
IPC: B42D5/02
Filed: 1987-11-27
Abstract: A personalised form pack comprises a plurality of elongated rectangular forms (A, B1, B2, B3 and B4) joined end to end in a zig-zag pack, the endmost one of the forms B1 being adhesively mounted on one leaf (14) of a cover formed of three such leaves, each of elongated rectangular form and joined together by fold lines extending longitudinally of the forms. An aperture (14a) in this leaf (14), exposes information printed on this one form (B4) and another leaf (16) of the cover can be positioned in front of said one leaf (14). This other leaf (16) has a smaller aperture (16a) which reveals only a part of the information. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212705-A (GB)
Title: Paper filters
Inventor: HAYES ERNEST BRIAN
IPC: A24D3/14
Filed: 1987-11-27
Abstract: The retention of tar as compared to the retention of nicotine is increased by providing (a) cigarette filter paper carrying methoxypolyethyleneglycol and (b) a tobacco smoke filter comprising paper gathered and held in rod form, the gathered paper carrying methoxypolyethyleneglycol. The paper and filter can also comprise activated carbon and menthol.
Patent GB-2201355-A (GB)
Title: A porous membrane
Inventor: DAHLQUIST ERIK
IPC: B01D37/02
Filed: 1988-02-25
Abstract: A porous membrane for separation of undissolved constituents from an aqueous medium comprises a support matrix (11a) with through-passages (22), an inner layer (11ba) of particles of aluminum hydroxide and/or at least partially hydrated aluminum oxide with a mean particle size exceeding 0.1 micron and an outer layer (11bb), of colloidal particles, substantially insoluble in the aqueous medium and with a mean size of less than 0.1 micron preferably, there is arranged between the inner and outer layer at least one intermediate layer (11bc) of particles of intermediate size. The layers are deposited on matrix 11a from successive slurries. The outer and intermediate layers may be oxides of Si, Ti or Zr. In Fig. 1, two such membranes are arranged in a cross-flow filter with a rubber-bladed rotor between them. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205457-A (GB)
Title: Electrical surge diverter unit
Inventor: LUSBY GARY JOHN
IPC: H02H9/06
Filed: 1988-05-26
Abstract: The diverter comprises a three electrode gas discharge tube DT1 connected in parallel with zener diodes ZD1, ZD2 across input lines, the junction between zener diodes ZD1 ZD2 being connected via a diode D1 to earth and to an electrode of tube DT1. The input lines are connected to output lines via a capacitor C1 and a 250mA fuse FS1 having a resistance of 1 ohm or less. In an alternative embodiment, (Figs 2, 3), the components are assembled on a printed circuit board, the fuse FS1 is replaced by a direct connection, and the earth connection is established via a point contact between sections (26, 28) of printed conductor. The unit may be integrated into a conventional coaxial aerial socket box or formed as a device to be plugged into such a socket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208294-A (GB)
Title: Cyclosporins
Inventor: GALPIN IAN JAMES
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1988-07-21
Abstract: Cyclosporins in which the amino acid residue at position 1 is either derived from 2-carboxyazetidine, 2-carboxypyrrolidine (proline) or 2-carboxypiperidine, which may optionally be substituted on a ring carbon atom other than that at position 2 by an amino, methylamino, mercapto or hydroxy group, said group optionally being in derivative form, and/or by an acyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon group, or is an amino acid residue <CHEM> wherein n is 0, 1 or 2, X represents an amino, methylamino, mercapto or hydroxy group which may optionally be in derivative form, R represents hydrogen or, when n is 1 or 2 and X represents an amino, methylamino, mercapto or hydroxy group, or when n is 0 and X represents an amino, methylamino or mercapto group, R represents an acyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon group, and R min  represents hydrogen or methyl; and/or the amino acid residue at position 2 is an amino acid residue   -NH- @@-CO- wherein R1 represents an acyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon group of four or more carbon atoms optionally substituted at the C1 position by an amino, methylamino, mercapto or hydroxy group or such a group in derivative form, are of therapeutic value in various contexts in which the cyclosporins are used, for example as anti-bacterial agents and particularly as immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory agents.
Patent GB-2214249-A (GB)
Title: Variable centrifugal brake exercise apparatus
Inventor: SKIPPER HUGH WILLAIM
IPC: A63B21/00
Filed: 1988-11-01
Abstract: A variable centrifugal brake comprises a driven shaft 1 carrying a disc 6 with bob weights 9 which bear against an axially displaceable bush 4, which in turn bears against a lever assembly 11, in turn bearing against a further lever carrying a friction lining engaging the periphery of the disc 6. The brake may be used in an exercise machine. Lever 11 acts on a pivoted bar 13 which moves against the action of an adjustable spring 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227637-A (GB)
Title: Slug barrier
Inventor: LOWE JAMES STEPHEN
IPC: A01G13/10
Filed: 1988-11-29
Abstract: A device for preventing the progress of slugs or snails comprises an elongate wall (1), the lower edge of which is bevelled to facilitate insertion of the wall into the ground in use, a trough (4), adapted to contain a substance such as salt which deters gastropods, and a web of material (3), which joins the side of the trough remote from the wall to the wall. The web (3) may have means for connecting two such devices with a translucent connecting element thereby forming a cloche. The device may be made of plastics or metal. Several devices may be joined end-to-end by clips or by springing the end of one device over the end of another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227987-A (GB)
Title: Golfers trolley aid
Inventor: MARSHALL JOHN
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 1989-01-19
Abstract: A bracket 1 is attached at holes 2 to a belt worn by a golfer and one of two spring clip arrangements at right angles receive the handle of a golf trolley. One is for a vertical handle and one is for a horizontal handle. The golfer can thus have his (or her) hands free whilst pulling the trolley. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217113-A (GB)
Title: Radar reflectors
Inventor: BROADHURST JEFFREY CHARLES
IPC: H01Q15/20
Filed: 1989-02-16
Abstract: An array of reflectors of electromagnetic waves comprising a plurality of trihedral reflectors (10 to 17) arranged about a vertical axis (21) with each reflector orientated about its major axis so that the plane bisecting the angle between two panels (18) is vertical and with adjacent reflectors turned through 60 degrees about their major axes relative to one another. The relectors (10 to 17) are tilted relative to said vertical axis (21) of the array with the adjacent sides (37) of adjacent reflectors diverging so that the major axes of the reflectors are directed from the vertices (19) at the required angles of elevation. Preferably, the horizontal sides (24) of alternate reflectors (14 to 17) at the top terminate closely adjacent to corners of intermediate reflectors (10 to 13). The sides (37) of adjacent reflectors diverge towards the bottom to form triangular gaps (38) therebetween. Additional radar reflective panels are provided in the gap (38) between the diverging sides of adjacent reflectors. Preferably, the array is supported in an inflatable support structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217029-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic system for a motor vehicle
Inventor: ABE KUNIHIRO
IPC: F02D41/22
Filed: 1989-03-23
Abstract: Each electronic control system 1, 2, 3, 4 in a motor vehicle 100 has a signal receiver for receiving a data demand signal from a diagnostic device, 25, an interpreter for interpreting the received data demand signal and a signal transmitter for transmitting an output signal to the diagnostic device 25. A signal receiving line connects all the signal receivers with each other in parallel, and a signal transmitting line connects all the signal transmitters with each other in parallel. The signal receiving line and signal transmitting line are connected with the diagnostic device 25 by a connector 24. 
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Patent GB-2218326-A (GB)
Title: Revolving storage device for small items
Inventor: ZIMMER JOHN JAY
IPC: B25H3/00
Filed: 1989-04-13
Abstract: A revolving storage device which is useful for organizing and storing small items in a multiplicity of containers (30), provides a drum assembly (12) comprised of spaced-apart multi-sided end caps (14) to which an equal number of planar side panels (16) disposed therebetween, are affixed; the side panels including recessed receptacles (16b) for receiving the containers (30). The assembly exhibits structural integrity by virtue of the joints between adjacent panels formed of mitered edges and an internal ledge within the end caps on which the extremities of the side panels rest. The end caps (14) include unitary shaft stubs (18) which are engaged by a bracket (22) to provide support for the assembly. A simple but effective detent system employing a protruberance (40) in the bracket and depressions (38) in an end cap (14) permit desired angular orientations of the device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226561-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal (S)-1-alkoxycarbonylethyl 2-bromo-5-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylphenoxy)benzoates
Inventor: BAKOS JOZSEF
IPC: C07C67/14
Filed: 1989-12-22
Abstract: The compounds (S)-1'-methoxycarbonylethyl 2-bromo-5-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylphenoxy)benzoate and (S)-1'- ethoxycarbonylethyl 2-bromo-5-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylphenoxy)benzoate are claimed per se and a method of preparing them is disclosed. A herbicide composition is also disclosed which comprises one of the above compounds as active ingredient in an amount of 0.01 to 95.0% by weight together with one or more solid and/or liquid carrier(s), preferably grist(s) of native or synthetic material(s); and/or with inert solvent(s), preferably xylene(s) and/or cyclohexanone; and optionally with surface active agent(s), preferably anionic and/or nonionic emulsifying or dispersing agent(s). 
<??>These active compounds possess an outstanding herbidical effect (expressed in g/ha dose over 90%) and advantageous selectivity threshold values against cultivated plants. They are therefore substantially less phytotoxic than prior-art compounds of similar structure.
Patent GB-2227101-A (GB)
Title: Lens-fitted photographic film package
Inventor: OHMURA HIROSHI
IPC: G03B19/04
Filed: 1990-01-31
Abstract: A lens-fitted photographic film package comprises a light-tight film case having an exposure effective member, a taking lens, a tolled film 21 in a film roll receiving chamber 71 disposed on one side of an exposure frame in the light-tight case, and a removable film container having a film winding spool therein disposed on the other side of the exposure frame in the light-tight film case, the chamber 71 having a film end retaining member 72 which maintains an end portion 23a of the film away from the inner surface of the chamber adjacent to the exposure frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229132-A (GB)
Title: Pressing concrete bodies and expressing water therefrom
Inventor: LAWTON PETER GEOFFREY
IPC: B28B7/46
Filed: 1990-02-16
Abstract: Concrete slabs are manufactured by pressing wet concrete between a ram and a mould to compact the concrete and express water from it. A layer of filter material is provided between the ram and the wet concrete or between the concrete and the base of the mould (it is known to make this layer from a non-woven fibre sheet supported on a scrim, the scrim being manufactured from flat tape). This invention utilises a filter material which is made of non-woven fibre and which includes a scrim, in which the filaments of the scrim are such that the thickness in one direction is a significant proportion of the thickness in an approximately perpendicular direction. The filaments of the scrim are preferably of circular cross- section. The filter material may be secured to the ram and/or the base of the mould by a discontinuous coat of adhesive.